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A Reasonable Man

  • 1999
  • 1h 43m
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6.5/10
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Nigel Hawthorne and Gavin Hood in A Reasonable Man (1999)
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With issues of his own, an ex-army officer-turned-lawyer defends an impoverished young cowherd of killing a baby.With issues of his own, an ex-army officer-turned-lawyer defends an impoverished young cowherd of killing a baby.With issues of his own, an ex-army officer-turned-lawyer defends an impoverished young cowherd of killing a baby.

  • Director
    • Gavin Hood
  • Writer
    • Gavin Hood
  • Stars
    • Gavin Hood
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Janine Eser
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    419
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gavin Hood
    • Writer
      • Gavin Hood
    • Stars
      • Gavin Hood
      • Nigel Hawthorne
      • Janine Eser
    • 4User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 1 nomination

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    Gavin Hood
    Gavin Hood
    • Sean Raine
    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • Judge Wendon
    Janine Eser
    Janine Eser
    • Jennifer Raine
    Vusi Kunene
    Vusi Kunene
    • Prosecutor Linde
    Ken Gampu
    Ken Gampu
    • Headman
    Loyiso Gxwala
    • Sipho Mbombela
    Nandi Nyembe
    Nandi Nyembe
    • Sangoma Rachel Ndlovu
    Ian Roberts
    • Chris Van Rooyen
    Graham Hopkins
    Graham Hopkins
    • Professor MacKenzie
    Rapulana Seiphemo
    • Joe Zuma
    Keketso Semoko
    • Mary Majola
    Thembi Nyandeni
    • Miriam Mbombela
    Duma Mnembe
    • Village Sangoma
    Amanda Dakada
    • Mary's Sick Daughter
    Ayanda Ncube
    • Thandi Mbombela
    Nomsa Xaba
    • Headman's Wife
    Grant Swanby
    Grant Swanby
    • Warder
    Thoko Ntshinga
    • Attorney Nicci Ngwenya
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      First feature film directed by Gavin Hood.

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    10/10
    An excellent film on a universal dilemma.
    Both white and black may be possessed by demons. These evil spirits needs to be removed. This unique film explores the depth of possession across two cultures, one a white lawyer, the other a black herdsman. Set in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, with excellent trial scenes ennobled by Nigel Hawthorne as the judge, and one who is willing to search for truth and reconciliation. Five stars to Gavin Hood for developing the story and acting it to such perfection. Though based on a true event in 1933 this story is relevant to Southern Africa today and the new South Africa. A must for discerning film goers.
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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1999 (South Africa)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Africa
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cywilizowany człowiek
    • Filming locations
      • Weenen, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • African Media Entertainment (AME)
      • M-Net
      • Moviworld
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      • $61,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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